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A Court This Cruel and Lovely

Kingdom of Lies, Book 1

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A Court This Cruel and Lovely

By: Stacia Stark
Narrated by: Tim Paige, Meg Sylvan
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For years, when I fell asleep, I dreamed of a man with blazing green eyes and a cruel smile. The day I meet him, the ruthless mercenary leaves me for dead.

Just hours after humans are born, the gods take what little power we have. In return, they protect our borders from the vicious, merciless fae.

The humans who manage to keep their power are known as the corrupt. And they are burned.

When my forbidden power is discovered, I’m forced to flee my tiny village and the life I adore. To survive, I make a desperate bargain with the mercenary who abandoned me at my weakest moment.

Our deal is simple: I’ll help him and his mysterious friends sneak into the city, and he’ll help me learn to wield the strange, dark power I’ve always kept hidden—the power that may just be the key to my survival.

But the ruthless mercenary is hiding secrets of his own, secrets that threaten the safety of everyone I love, that could tear this kingdom—and perhaps even this world—apart.

Please note: A Court This Cruel and Lovely is an NA/adult romantasy book with steam. While this series is slow burn, the chili-pepper rating will increase for each book.

©2023 Stacia Stark (P)2023 Dreamscape Media
Fantasy Romance Fiction

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At the beginning I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy this book. But I quickly fell in love with the characters and looked forward to seeing where it was going to go. It ticked some of the most popular tropes, so it was predictable at moments but it still had some twists I didn’t see coming. I’m already on my way to start the next book and see what happens next!

Unexpectedly Hooked

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Engaging from the get go, twists and turns, danger, excitement, I can’t wait to read book 2

Very good plot and character building

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This is a great Fantasy book that isn't too focused on romance. It has the allure of a "will they-won't they" and some steamy scenes but mostly focuses on the main characters past, present and future.

It's an enjoyable listen that keeps you guessing so I don't want to give too much away so it suffices to say that I look forward to book 2

Very enjoyable

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Well narrated, enjoyable if a little clichéd plot, looking forward to the rest of the series though as there's a lot of potential.

Great story

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I love a fae story, there was some repetition of the story, but overall I enjoyed the book. ☺️

Pretty good

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Oooh such a good story!!! Narration was on point and the story was very good. I devoured the book in 2 days. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!

LOVED IT

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Everything about this story is 10/10.
This is such a gripping story and I fell in love with every single character. This is easily one of the best books I’ve completed and I’ve done a lot!
Will 100% be buying the physical copies and cannot wait to continue the books!!

AMAZING

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Had a little hard for the female teller in the beginning but after a couple of chapters was it no problem 🥰 Could not stop listening in the second half ♥️

Amazing book

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I read this book purely because I'd listened to the Hades and Persephone books by the same narrator. Luckily, it turned out to be an amazing read! If you like Throne of Glass by SJ Mass, you'll love this!

Best Narrator

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In a sea of fantasy romance at the moment it’s wonderful to find gems like this!

Loved it!

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